El-Sayed Launches Final Door-to-Door Push in Wyandotte

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed held a canvass launch in Wyandotte, Michigan, on Wednesday to organize direct voter outreach before the Nov. 3 election. Supporters gathered to prepare for door-to-door contact in the final days of the campaign. The event also drew hecklers from the crowd.

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell spoke at the rally, responding to President Donald Trump’s recent comments questioning El-Sayed’s ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. El-Sayed has denied those alleged connections. Dingell challenged the president’s rhetoric directly to the audience.

“Or calling people terrorists. The only terrorist in this country is in the White House right now,” Dingell said.

El-Sayed focused his message on federal Medicaid spending cuts included in the new tax-and-spending law, with some changes taking effect in January. He argued that addressing these cuts is a top priority for the state.

“Addressing these Medicaid tax cuts is one of the most important things we can do, and it’s something I intend to work on,” El-Sayed said. “And let me tell you, it’s going to hit rural communities harder.”

The candidate also argued that federal tax dollars should fund domestic needs like schools rather than overseas military operations. He is challenging Republican Mike Rogers for the seat vacated by Democratic Sen. Gary Peters. A Mitchell Research and Communications poll released by CBS News Detroit provides the latest data on likely voters in the race, which may determine Senate control and the confirmation of federal judicial nominees.